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The Poplars, Staythorpe Road, Averham, Newark, NG23 5RA

3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
159 m²
1711 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About The Poplars

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

The Poplars is a detached house in Averham, Newark, Newark (NG23 5RA). It has a recorded floor area of 159 m² (around 1711 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2020 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 159 m² the property is well over the postcode median (114 m² across 20 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2010. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£314/sq ft) was about 65.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £537,000.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
May 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2022from Nov 2020
Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting
63%100%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2023from Feb 2022
EPC improved fromE45toD68
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property has been extended more than once and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Poplars, Staythorpe Road, Averham, Newark, NG23 5RA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at The Poplars, Staythorpe Road, Averham, Newark, NG23 5RA

1decisions1extensions4documents6nearby
  1. Jun 2010
    ConservatoryFull
    Outcome in report

    Householder application for erection of a new sun room

    Extension
    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    10/00578/FUL
    Full record in report

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The Poplars has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£500,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£537,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 November 2024Most recent

    £537,000

    +35.9%over 3 years

  2. 5 April 2021

    £395,000

    +276.2%over 23 years

  3. 25 September 1997

    £105,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NG23 5RA: £277,500 (2023–2022).

On the street

Versus other Staythorpe Road homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

The Poplars outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,377

Street avg £2,221

Strongly above

Floor Area

159 m²

Street avg 125 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Poplars

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Newark district page.
Full Newark report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Staythorpe Road — bus stop.

Closest school

2.3 km

St Peter's Crosskeys CofE Academy. 1 school nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NG23 5RA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for NG23 5RA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for NG23 5RA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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